Cork Constitution scored a very satisfactory victory over old rivals Young Munster on Saturday at Templehill. In wet and windy conditions, but on a fine surface, Constitution controlled the first half to lead 14-0 at the break; and despite conceding an early second half penalty, they had earned the bonus point by the mid-point of the half.

Both sides had missed penalty chances in the first quarter, before Constitution took the lead with a try by replacement prop, Paddy Casey, from a line-out maul on 31 minutes. Aidan Moynihan converted for 7-0. A Liam O’Connell kick and chase from half-way led to a penalty try, following a 5-metre scrum, for 14-0 on 38 minutes.

Edwards kicked a penalty for the visitors on 47 minutes to reduce the deficit, but two minutes later, Joe McSwiney scored for the home side, following a fine team-drive from half-way. And Constitution scored the fourth bonus-point try in the 62nd minute, as the ball went through the hands, for Shane Daly to touch down at the posts.

The conversion sealed a fine victory, which leaves Constitution on 33 points, six points clear of second-place Clontarf. Next week, Constitution travel to Terenure College, who lost this weekend to UCD, and are currently in last place on five points.